New study warns up to a quarter of wet wipes sold in UK could end up in sewer network
A new study is warning that up to a quarter of wet wipes sold in the UK could end up in the sewer network – and that wipes containing plastic fibres make up 80% of items being wrongly flushed.
UKWIR makes key data on trace chemicals in wastewater publicly available in water industry first
A new database that contains important information on trace chemicals found in treated wastewater has gone live and, in a water industry first, is being made publicly available for anyone to access.
CCW launches Vulnerability Manifesto to help more households access water company support
The Consumer Council for Water (CCW) has today published its Vulnerability Manifesto which sets out a series of commitments to make sure more consumers who need a helping hand during Covid-19 and other water supply disruption get the right help at the right time from their water company.
New report warns water companies “still routinely discharge” raw sewage into UK waters
A new report from campaigning organisation Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) says that water companies are still routinely discharging raw, untreated sewage into UK waters.
Energy Networks Association warns over rise in injuries amongst construction workers due to digging disasters
New research released by the Energy Networks Association (ENA) reveals construction workers are risking their lives as nearly a third (31%) fail to check for underground electricity cables when digging on site.
Asset resilience in PR19 and the need to reduce asset strikes
In an Expert Focus article for WaterBriefing, Richard Broome, Managing Director at LSBUD discusses asset resilience in PR19 and the need have proper measures in place to ensure assets are better protected from the threat of third-party damage.
Independent review targets stronger support for customers struggling to afford water bills
The Consumer Council for Water (CCW) has today issued a call for evidence after being asked by the UK and Welsh Governments to undertake an independent review of the support currently on offer to water customers in financial hardship.
Environment Agency reports September rainfall below long-term average across most of England
The Environment Agency has reported that September rainfall totals were below the long-term average across most of England in its latest monthly water situation report.
WRSE progresses development of regional water resources plan
Water Resources South East (WRSE) has published its response to its recent consultation on its proposals for developing a regional water resources plan.
National Infrastructure Commission launches toolkit for developing local infrastructure strategies
A new toolkit curated by the National Infrastructure Commission is offering advice to cities on developing local infrastructure strategies to underpin improvements in transport, housing and employment prospects.
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Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react. -
IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites.
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